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The Impact of Air-Entraining on Frost-Endurance in 3D Printed Concrete (2024-12)

The Function of Printing Orientation and Curing Process

10.1080/21650373.2024.2443048

 Tarhan Yeşim,  Şahin Remzi
Journal Article - Journal of Sustainable Cement-Based Materials, pp. 1-16

Abstract

This study evaluated the freeze-thaw (F&T) resistance of 3D-printed concrete by analyzing the effects of airentraining agent (AEA) concentrations, curing methods, and core orientations. Concrete specimens (600 600 150 mm) with 0%, 0.1%, 0.15%, and 0.2% AEA were cured and tested after 28 days. Cores were drilled horizontally and vertically and then subjected to 360 F&T cycles according to ASTM C666/Procedure B. Microstructural analyses (BET, MIP, SEM, XRD) evaluated changes in pore structure. Results showed 25% of the samples endured 300 cycles without significant damage. F&T damage occurred primarily at interlayer bonds. Horizontal cores showed greater durability due to reduced interlayer gaps. AEA at 0.1% significantly improved F&T resistance and increased dynamic modulus by 15%. BET and MIP analyses showed a 20% increase in average pore size, while SEM confirmed air voids. Optimized AEA levels and curing methods improved the durability of 3D-printed concrete in frost-prone conditions.

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BibTeX 
@article{tarh_sahi.2024.TIoAEoFEi3PC,
  author            = "Yeşim Tarhan and Remzi Şahin",
  title             = "The Impact of Air-Entraining on Frost-Endurance in 3D Printed Concrete: The Function of Printing Orientation and Curing Process",
  doi               = "10.1080/21650373.2024.2443048",
  year              = "2024",
  journal           = "Journal of Sustainable Cement-Based Materials",
  pages             = "1--16",
}
Formatted Citation

Y. Tarhan and R. Şahin, “The Impact of Air-Entraining on Frost-Endurance in 3D Printed Concrete: The Function of Printing Orientation and Curing Process”, Journal of Sustainable Cement-Based Materials, pp. 1–16, 2024, doi: 10.1080/21650373.2024.2443048.

Tarhan, Yeşim, and Remzi Şahin. “The Impact of Air-Entraining on Frost-Endurance in 3D Printed Concrete: The Function of Printing Orientation and Curing Process”. Journal of Sustainable Cement-Based Materials, 2024, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1080/21650373.2024.2443048.